QC Checklist Template - Footwear

Use this QC Checklist Template for Footwear to ensure quality control standards, covering materials, construction, and finishing details systematically.

QC Checklist Template - Footwear



QC Checks

1. What is the name of the factory?


Photo Comment

2. What is the name of the customer?


Photo Comment

3. What is the Style Number?


Photo Comment

4. What is the Inspection Date?


Photo Comment

5. What is the Style Name?


Photo Comment

6. What is the Examiner’s Name?


Photo Comment

7. What is the Style Colour?


Photo Comment

8. What is the Shipment Quantity?


Photo Comment

9. What is the Order Number?


Photo Comment

10. What is the Quantity to Inspect?


Photo Comment

11. What are the Carton numbers on the boxes?


Photo Comment

12. When is the Delivery date?


Photo Comment

13. Are product specifications and manufacturing instructions verified?


Photo Comment

14. Are the following materials checked for defects prior to production?


Photo Comment

15. If there are defects found, choose from the following:


Photo Comment
Stitching

1. What is the number of stitches per inch?


Photo Comment

2. What is the thread color?


Photo Comment

3. What stitching issues are found?


Photo Comment
Symmetry

1. What symmetry issues are found?


Photo Comment
Flexibility And Durability

1. Are the following tests conducted for flexibility and durability?


Photo Comment

2. Once done, choose the desired flexibility and durability rating:


Photo Comment
Sizing

1. If any, select any incorrect issues such as the following:


Photo Comment
Upholstery And Padding

1. Are Upholstery and Padding thoroughly inspected?


Photo Comment

2. If any, select any Upholstery and Padding alignment issues such as the following:


Photo Comment
Comfort And Fit

1. Is the footwear tested for comfort and fit?


Photo Comment

2. Evaluate comfort and fit by choosing one of the following:


Photo Comment
Color Specifications

1. Are there accurate and consistent colors in the footwear?


Photo Comment

2. What color options are available?


Photo Comment

3. What color issues are found?


Photo Comment
Product Security Packaging

1. Does the packaging of the footwear provide adequate protection and security during transport and storage?


Photo Comment

2. Which packaging options are used?


Photo Comment

3. If packaging issues are found, which ones are they?


Photo Comment
Allergic Substances

1. Are tests done to identify allergic substances?


Photo Comment

2. Which allergenic substances are tested?


Photo Comment

3. What are the allergenic substances found?


Photo Comment
Footbed

1. Is the footbed properly fitted in the shoe?


Photo Comment

2. What are the footbed fitted issues found?


Photo Comment
Durability

1. Is the durability of the shoe straps or laces to ensure they can withstand regular use evaluated?


Photo Comment

2. What are the different strap or lace options available?


Photo Comment

3. What are the durability issues found?


Photo Comment
Placement And Quality Of Branding Or Logos

1. Is the correct placement and quality of branding or logos on the footwear verified?


Photo Comment

2. What are the placement and quality issues found?


Photo Comment
Excess Glue Or Material

1. Is there any visible excess glue or material on the footwear?


Photo Comment

2. What excess glue or material issues have been found?


Photo Comment
Defective Items

1. Are any defective items that do not meet the quality control standards identified and separated?


Photo Comment

2. What defective item categories are found?


Photo Comment
General

1. How severe are sharp points or edges on metal components?


Photo Comment

2. How severe are loose rivets/trims/studs?


Photo Comment

3. How severe is the metal contamination?


Photo Comment
Materials And Components

1. How severe are permanent crease marks?


Photo Comment

2. How severe is the staining?


Photo Comment

3. How severe is the shading within the pair or product?


Photo Comment

4. How severe are the flaws in the material?


Photo Comment

5. How severe are the creases on the heel covering?


Photo Comment
Cutting

1. How severe is the material cut in the wrong direction?


Photo Comment

2. How severe is the material not cleanly cut?


Photo Comment
Stitching/ Closing Room

1. How severe is the thread color?


Photo Comment

2. How severe are the crooked seams?


Photo Comment

3. How severe is the uneven tension on the stitching?


Photo Comment

4. How severe is the irregular stitch density?


Photo Comment

5. How severe are the missing or skipped stitches?


Photo Comment

6. How severe is the insufficient seam allowance?


Photo Comment

7. How severe are the open seams?


Photo Comment

8. How severe are the untrimmed thread ends?


Photo Comment

9. How severe are the internally burnt thread ends?


Photo Comment

10. How severe is the binding not finished neatly?


Photo Comment

11. How severe was the incorrect needle or blunt needle used, leading to damaged uppers?


Photo Comment

12. How severe are the missing or damaged trims?


Photo Comment

13. How severe are the bows not as per the sealing sample?


Photo Comment

14. How severe are the straps too wide for the buckle?


Photo Comment
Construction

1. How severe are the uneven back heights?


Photo Comment

2. How severe is the excessive glue?


Photo Comment

3. How severe are the twisted back seams?


Photo Comment

4. How severe is the poor sole bond?


Photo Comment

5. How severe is the sock creased?


Photo Comment

6. How severe are the bows not paired for any variation?


Photo Comment

7. How severe were staples or nails used in production?


Photo Comment

8. How severe are the punch holes in buckle straps too small?


Photo Comment

9. How severe was a different last used compared to the approved last?


Photo Comment

10. How severe was the wrong size of uppers used?


Photo Comment

11. How severe are the straps twisted?


Photo Comment

12. How severe are the seat pads missing?


Photo Comment

13. How severe are the heels twisted or incorrect pitch?


Photo Comment

14. How severe are the heel attachment staples/nails not flat?


Photo Comment
Packing And Presentation

1. How severe were incorrect labels used?


Photo Comment

2. How severe was the anti-mold product not added?


Photo Comment

3. How severe was the anti-mold product added too early?


Photo Comment

4. How severe is it when warning labels are missing on the polybag?


Photo Comment

5. How severe is it when swing tickets or disclaimers are missing?


Photo Comment

6. How severe is it when hangers are missing where required?


Photo Comment

7. How severe is it when bags are not sealed correctly?


Photo Comment

8. How severe is it when carton labels are missing?


Photo Comment

9. How severe is it when cartons are damp?


Photo Comment

10. How severe is it when cartons are broken?


Photo Comment

11. How severe is it when taping on cartons is incorrect?


Photo Comment

12. How severe is it when the carton size is incorrect?


Photo Comment

13. How severe is it when the ratio is incorrect?


Photo Comment

14. How severe is it when add-ons such as spare laces/top pieces are missing?


Photo Comment

Is this sample what you are looking for?
Sign up to use & customise this template, or create your own custom checklist:

Checklist by GoAudits.com – Please note that this checklist is intended as an example. We do not guarantee compliance with the laws applicable to your territory or industry. You should seek professional advice to determine how this checklist should be adapted to your workplace or jurisdiction.

Easy inspection app for your digital checklists